Discipleship Living: To Become like Him
To Become Like Him

Blessed Persistence

Luke 11:5–8: And He said to them, “Which of you shall have a friend, and go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine has come to me on his journey, and I have nothing to set before him’; and …

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Discipleship Living: To Become like Him
To Become Like Him

Teach Us to Pray

Luke 11:1–4: Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.” So He said to them, “When you pray, say: Our Father in heaven, …

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Discipleship Living: To Become like Him
To Become Like Him

Devotion vs. Distraction

Luke 10:38–41: Mary, sitting intently at Jesus’ feet, understood what even the apostles had missed. Though Jesus had repeatedly spoken plainly of his death, the disciples just could not accept it. The concept of a suffering Messiah did not coincide with their expectations of One who would deliver them from …

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Discipleship Living: To Become like Him
To Become Like Him

He Showed Mercy

Luke 10:34–37: So he went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; and he set him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. On the next day, when he departed, he took out two denarii, gave them to the …

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Discipleship Living: To Become like Him
To Become Like Him

He Had Compassion

Luke 10:29–33: But he, wanting to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” Then Jesus answered and said: “A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by …

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Discipleship Living: To Become like Him
To Become Like Him

Loving God

Luke 10:25–28: And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the law? What is your reading of it?” So he answered and said, “ ‘You shall love the Lord your …

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Discipleship Living: To Become like Him
To Become Like Him

Spiritual Sight

Luke 10:21–24: In that hour Jesus rejoiced in the Spirit and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and revealed them to babes. Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in Your sight. All things …

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Discipleship Living: To Become like Him
To Become Like Him

Heaven Knows Your Name

Luke 10:17–20: Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name.” And He said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power …

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Discipleship Living: To Become like Him
To Become Like Him

Warning for the Unrepentant

Luke 10:13–16: “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. But it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the …

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Discipleship Living: To Become like Him
To Become Like Him

When God Comes Near

Luke 10:7–12: And remain in the same house, eating and drinking such things as they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Do not go from house to house. Whatever city you enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you. And heal the …

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